On 13 Jun 2013, at 12:07, Charles Steinkuehler wrote:
> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Why do you use LinuxCNC and what are the features you like best? I am > about to introduce some new users to LinuxCNC and I want to make sure > I have a good list of it's strengths. > For me, one of the most attractive features is that it incorporates elements of a programming language, and that distinguishes it from other packages. I'm thinking of the IF statements, and the While/Endwhile and Do/While loops which let me take decisions, as well as the decent Repeat structure. All a joy to use, and providing a very capable programming environment. > I was drawn to LinuxCNC because of HAL and programmable kinematics, > but I'm sure there's a lot of features I don't even know about. > > Help me out with some "talking points"! :) > As others have noted, LinuxCNC allows a programmer to control pretty much anything (and I would add "elegantly"). Marcus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This SF.net email is sponsored by Windows: Build for Windows Store. http://p.sf.net/sfu/windows-dev2dev _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
